The ISEQ-index slumped this afternoon with a 38.82-point decrease to close the day at 9533.57.
Irish Life and Permanent was the worst performer, plummeting 73c to €19.77.
Bank of Ireland and Anglo Irish both made 3c losses at €22.80 and €16.35 respectively while there were no changes at AIB.
Elsewhere the Dow Jones Market reached 13,000 points for the first time in its history.